Here is a video guide on how to get full root on bootloader locked Android 4.4.2 Sony Xperia Z1.
This will now work on model versions C6902/C6903/C6906/C6943
This video tutorial is based on method designated by xda-member @Nut (http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4904057), so don't forget to thank him and donate if you can.
Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
This looks interesting, i'll give it ago today and see how i get on
How can I fully backup all my apps, games & photos without root?
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How to backup your app data before root
Jiyeon90 said:
How can I fully backup all my apps, games & photos without root?
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At the moment, I think that the only solution would be to backup apps and games is using an app called Helium. As far as I know that is the only working solution available on the market. Users have reported that the free version does not always work properly and that the safest would be to use the 5$ premium version of the app and to backup to a cloud storage, so I would recommend buying the premium app. Here is a link to the app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup.license&hl=en
You can backup your photos by either choosing cloud synching in Google+, Dropbox or any alternative storage or by transferring them over to your computer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.android&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.plus&hl=en
Don't forget to backup your text messages as well. The following app works well:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en
And also any saved wifi networks using the following app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryanamaral.wifi.passwords&hl=en
Did anyone try?.
serqeftin said:
Did anyone try?.
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Go to Youtube and check out the comments section. It works without any problems if you follow the steps correctly.
serqeftin said:
Did anyone try?.
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I did it, no problems.
U mad bro?
No love for the C6906 ? *sniff* *sniff*
jancarlos1597 said:
No love for the C6906 ? *sniff* *sniff*
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Yea, im curious for the C6906 version also!
andyid said:
Yea, im curious for the C6906 version also!
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Same here, would love to be able to root 4.3 on the c6906. Definitely donating if someone can make it happen!
tom1226 said:
Same here, would love to be able to root 4.3 on the c6906. Definitely donating if someone can make it happen!
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Yeah me too, i will donate, but i dont know to who i can...
Sorry for my bad english
Rooting C6906 is the same thing as rooting C6903
Anyone tried this on 6902??
Cheers!
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unlock bootloader after installing
i can not unlock my bootloader after going through this process.
do i have to flash back a .290 ftf file first before i can unlock the bootloader?
my bootloader unlock is allowed.
i do want my bootloader to be unlock and keep the camera.
liquid.emotion said:
i can not unlock my bootloader after going through this process.
do i have to flash back a .290 ftf file first before i can unlock the bootloader?
my bootloader unlock is allowed.
i do want my bootloader to be unlock and keep the camera.
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This guide is for rooting your phone, not for unlocking the bootloader. There are already a few threads on how to unlock so you should check there. Check the stickies.
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sg1969 said:
This guide is for rooting your phone, not for unlocking the bootloader. There are already a few threads on how to unlock so you should check there. Check the stickies.
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i know that but what i really want to know is that... can you unlock your bootloader with this rooted firmware and keep the camera?
does this work for the z1s?
liquid.emotion said:
i know that but what i really want to know is that... can you unlock your bootloader with this rooted firmware and keep the camera?
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Yes you can unlock your BL and keep your camera with this rooted fw. But you can do that even on a non rooted .290.
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andyid said:
Yea, im curious for the C6906 version also!
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I have updated the video tutorial. Now it supports all model versions of Xperia Z1.
shamps said:
Anyone tried this on 6902??
Cheers!
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The guide now supports C6902 as well
Related
Finally, root for locked bootloaders!
Tested and working!
See this thread!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542
crazymister said:
Finally, root for locked bootloaders!
Tested and working!
See this thread!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542
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I've never seen the point in starting a new thread to tell others about an existing thread.
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Hi Guys,
I am not able to find any forums for Xperia Ray, is there any way to ROOT this device??
xperiax10.awesome said:
Hi Guys,
I am not able to find any forums for Xperia Ray, is there any way to ROOT this device??
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guys please comment on this, I want to root this device..
xperiax10.awesome said:
guys please comment on this, I want to root this device..
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You're in the wrong forum. Unfortunate that XDA STILL hasn't given the Ray it's own form yet.. It deserves one.
Here's where the ray development stuff are (Except CM7):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1242
Rooting 2.3.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253112
2.3.4 Generic ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271512
nice share
thanks wwwong...but the thread which u are referring requires UNLOCK BOOTLOADER!!
I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
sent via awesome aRc (rooted 2.3.4)
Then it's not possible...
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xperiax10.awesome said:
thanks wwwong...but the thread which u are referring requires UNLOCK BOOTLOADER!!
I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
sent via awesome aRc (rooted 2.3.4)
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That is more tricky and actually requires a but of extra skill you'll have to peel back stuff to get at the testpoint at the back of the phone etc etc... I personally didn't do it because I already had mine unlocked. You are welcome to try it.
Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Let me know how you get on with it
PS: For those of us that have already unlocked our bootloaders, there's no point in performing this
wooohhhh, its again so complicated...will wait for some other quick method. Like we have something for our Xperia Arc
xperiax10.awesome said:
I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
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Do it and don't look back! I was never going to then did so just before 283 was released because I didn't want to go through the rigmarole of having to downgrade to upgrade just to root, and so glad I did because I might have ended up with the 0% battery issue, PLUS it makes things like rooting so much simpler, even simpler than an app imo.
What put me off was something screwing up with the boot loader, it's a natural fear, but with Alejandrissimo and Jinx13 on call (more or less A+J? ), a fix is only an internet (and required software) connection away.
Ray can't be gingerbreaked, as there is no 2.3.2 available for it.nso there shouldn't be security issues that can be used for rooting a s-on device.
Just go ahead and unlock it.
As stated above you won't look back.
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Guys,
I want to ask same question again.............
Any way to ROOT Xperia RAY with locked bootloader
What about the ZergRush exploit? Doesn't that work for the ray?
The Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit works and the Ray is in the compability list.
like what harfot said I'm pretty sure the zergrush method works for the whole 2011 xperia phones its easy to use aswell
On my Youtube channel I have been asked multiple times to make a video on how to downgrade/ unroot Xperia Z1.
This is very straightforward, so I am sure that most of YOU (xda-developers) readers know this already but for all the newbies out there
here is the video:
Are you sure you mean UNroot....
You can Unroot using super su can't you?
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gregbradley said:
Are you sure you mean UNroot....
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For unexperienced users unroot = revert to stock , before sending the device to a service shop for example.
As this thread is for newbies, I think I will just leave it as is. I get a lot of question on my rooting videos on how to "unroot" or downgrade
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//////// Guide may be messy, will try to tidy them up from time to time. Kindly leave a comment if you see any errors. Credits of the development tools to its rightful owner(s). I'm not a dev, just someone who likes to flash (pun intended) and customise my devices. /////////
Update 1 : May or may not work with C6902. Chances are it won't as the files are for C6903 but it might work if you use the C6902 firmwares
Update 2 27/12 : Temporarily removed for revamp of the guide
Thanks for sharing complete guide
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Instruction for locked bl is too long. Better to flash prerooted rom...
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You don't say when to flash the patch zip for lb also will this give full root access on lb? Thanks
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Can you make it clear? It's for 6902? 6903? or else?
Brianlymtb said:
Can you make it clear? It's for 6902? 6903? or else?
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Hi there Brian, thank you for reminding me on this. It is for C6903. Will update this in OP.
Cheers buddy!
carbon21 said:
You don't say when to flash the patch zip for lb also will this give full root access on lb? Thanks
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Hi Carbon, I cannot confirm if it give full root access on locked bootloader, however I am now on locked BL (relocked using Flashtool). And it's working as per, well, usual.
As mentioned in OP, I am not a dev nor am I fully aware on how partial root access will be like. At the moment, if you're referring to something like - locked BL not able to install Dual Recovery, it probably is as I'm not able to install any recovery at the moment. Troubleshooting with NUT and with unlocked BL (will update tomorrow on this, it's bed time.)
Edit : Chances are it's partial. Will look into this matter tomorrow. More updates to come tomorrow.
I wanted to know for those with locked bl do they have to unlock then relock boot loader?
Mods please close this thread, as we already have the following thread created and started by [NUT]:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
sm.vassallo said:
Mods please close this thread, as we already have the following thread created and started by [NUT]:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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This giude explains step by step how to root .290 FW with locked and unlocked Bootloaders and explains how to unlock BL.
It's a pretty good guide!
Sorry it is just a repost of someone else's work.
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Soo many of these guides out...this forum is getting out of hand now..
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Sorry it is just a repost of someone else's work.
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Apologies but can I know which part is a repost? I mean, I went through these steps personally without following any guides out there. I simply made my own guide as to post in my local forum however, thought it would be great to at least share the method for .290 root, is it wrong to share some info on how to keep/retain root? Also, I am not very sure if I see any guides that gives such information here on xda yet. Krab's rooting guide is for the older firmwares.
I simply used what resources available and give it back to the community. I'm sorry if this upsets you. I'll remove op if you insist that this is a repost.
Hope to hear from you soon.
the files you will need: MUST PATCH FILE.zip
but in the tutorial, you do not explain when to use the patch
I am on 4.3 and I didn't backup my TA so this thread do not help much. Nothing what I already know.
C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf from installing flashtool stays in a loop and it's not sony's image and restarts again and again.
In the links you put the file is a zip C6903_14.2.A.0.290.patch but *. With flashtool can not flash.
Greetings.
Why are you attacking this guy?!
Oh no, he opened a thread - unlike many other guy who open threads just to say we have new update in update center - this one is really good and smart one.
Of course something will be repeated but this is a guide and NUT has ROM, that's the difference.
I must agree with some comments - XDA for Z1 isn't good, all the time we see bad comments and very little development.
In Xperia S section we had so much fun why can't we have that here?
Atmosphere just isn't right....
For a days I'm trying to force my self to do some theme MODs but if I'll get this kind of "tnx" than I'll keep it for myself.
We have great guys here, awesome MODers and DEVs let's show them a bit of respect and if something they made isn't for you - just skip it, don't spit it.
Moderators are here to say what's junk and what's O.K, I agree with @gregbradley - way toooooo much of "how to" that aren't finished but this guys are trying their best to help you.
So...tnx to @8geek and if someone knows better and can give us full root on 290 - awesome, let us see that...
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Does x-reality & music info work on unlocked bootloader?
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Jiyeon90 said:
Does x-reality & music info work on unlocked bootloader?
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hell no
zyclops1 said:
hell no
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Even with restored from backup DRM keys?
Bagyusz needs a volunteer who has a phone with locked BL, but can unlock it.
Does anybody can help him?
If you have a phone with "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes" status and going to unlock the BL please write a post!
We will provide 2 simple ADB commands which you have to run and send him the result.
The commands doesn't harm your phone.
What if someone locks his /her bootloader and then run the commands, will it be same?
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Bagyusz asks to run the first command on locked BL then the second one on unlocked BL.
I'm gonna ask him does it right in the opposite order.
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air001 said:
Bagyusz asks to run the first command on locked BL then the second one on unlocked BL.
I'm gonna ask him does it right in the opposite order.
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My Xperia Sp running with unlocked bootloader and help for bagyusz
Im from hungary .....
lollipopocska said:
My Xperia Sp running with unlocked bootloader and help for bagyusz
Im from hungary .....
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OK. You can find everything in Mobilarena's SP forum from post #46215.
[==)BULLET(==] said:
What if someone locks his /her bootloader and then run the commands, will it be same?
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He confirmed it can work.
Would you like to try it?
I have a LBL and would happily try it.
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I have a LBL and would happily try it.
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Thanks. Be patient, Bagyusz works on something.
By the way can you unlock your BL if it necessary?
can't unlock but quite willing to be a Guinea pig.
joesnose said:
can't unlock but quite willing to be a Guinea pig.
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Did you read the OP and do you understand it?
We need a man who can unlock.
air001 said:
He confirmed it can work.
Would you like to try it?
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I thought the idea was confirmed sorry. I understand now it can work to test.